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Bryce Bethea

@brycebethea

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Cyber Security Specialist focused on threat mitigation and incident response.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation in cybersecurity.

I am a dedicated Cyber Security Specialist with a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and practices. Currently, I work at Northwest Florida State College, where I monitor and analyze security systems to identify anomalies and threats. My role involves investigating account compromise incidents and performing vulnerability assessments to enhance our security posture. I take pride in educating users on secure practices and responding effectively to phishing attacks and social engineering threats.

My journey in the tech field began with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from the University of Florida, followed by a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from the University of West Florida, where I graduated with a 3.8 GPA. I have also gained valuable experience as a Help Desk Technician, where I resolved over 1200 support requests and managed user accounts in Active Directory. My technical skills include security monitoring, incident response, and proficiency in various operating systems and programming languages.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cyber Security Specialist

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Northwest Florida State College

Nov 2024 - Present (10 months)

Monitored and analyzed security systems and logs for anomalies and threats, responding to potential incidents to mitigate risks. Investigated and resolved account compromise incidents, including phishing and unauthorized access attempts, while performing vulnerability assessments and coordinating remediation efforts. Installed and maintained a Wazuh SIEM for over 2000 endpoints, administered DNS c

Security Monitoring Incident Response Vulnerability Management SIEM Wazuh DNS Content Filtering Security Compliance Log Analysis Microsoft Defender

Help Desk Technician

Northwest Florida State College

Jun 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Provided technical support for hardware and software issues, administering user accounts and security groups in on-premises Active Directory. Managed licenses, MFA, and sign-in logs in Azure Active Directory, and installed, maintained, and repaired various hardware devices. Assisted the Network Administrator in monitoring network health and resolved over 1200 support requests on time.

Technical Support Active Directory Azure Active Directory MFA Office 365 SharePoint Administration Windows

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of West Florida

Master of Science, Cybersecurity - Data Security

2022 - 2024

Grade: 3.8 GPA

Obtained a Master of Science in Cybersecurity with a specialization in Data Security. Focused on advanced topics in cybersecurity, including data protection and security protocols.

University of Florida

Bachelor of Arts, Criminology

2020 - 2022

Grade: 3.7 GPA

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. Gained a comprehensive understanding of criminal justice, sociological aspects of crime, and research methodologies.